Gerund, infinitive and participles The gerundPut the verbs in brackets into the gerund.1 He gave up (gamble)………………..2 Try to avoid (make)………………. him angry.3 Stop (argue)………………. and start (work)…………………4 The children prefer (watch)……………… TV to (read)…………………5 I am against (make)………………….. any complaints.6 It`s no use (cry)………………. over spilt milk.7 I suggest (hold)……………….. another meeting next week.8 He finished (speak)………………… and sat down.9 He was fined for (drive)……………… without lights.10 It is difficult to get used to (eat)………………. with chopsticks.11 if you can`t turn the key try (put)……………….. some oil in the lock.12 He lost no time in (get) ……………………..down to work.13 You can`t make an omelette without (break)…………………… eggs.14 We are looking forward to (read) ……………………your new book.15 They escaped by (slide)……………………. down ropes made of blankets.16 They don`t allow (smoke)…………………. in here.17 He is thinking of (leave) ………………..his job and (go)……………….. to America.18 After (read) ……………this article you will give up (smoke)…………………19 If you put your money into that business...